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I'm having a good spell in running as well. Did a long run on Thursday (7-8 miles) in steady/easy pace (I kept speeding up as I was exploring unknown paths but regularly took down the pace, didn't walk) and it felt good. Easy run (3-4 miles) on Saturday followed by some strength exercises, and a 'clear my head after a frustrating weekend driving my father all over Angus and Aberdeenshire while listening to his opinions and prejudices on everything' run yesterday evening: 50 minutes, starting easy, stretches, followed by fast, easy, cross-forest, easy, steady, easy.
The past couple of runs I seem to get into a good rhythm easily, it feels strong. And I'm happy to find that I have regained the pattern of going for a run when I feel tired and fed up to make me feel better.
Looking forward to my 10k in 3 weeks time!
Am going to hold back on the mileage for a while though but can't give up running as it's the only thing keeping me sane.
I can appreciate that he is worried about shin splints and tenderness over a longer period of time but I'm not convinced that he's that much of an expert at running/sports injuries. However, this being the cr*ppest borough in London, i can't get referred to anyone else for a consult.
will drag out the health insurance to see what they cover for sports medicine - probably nothing as they seem to cover very little else.
EP - Well Done on the swim. I'm getting myself sorted with swimming lessons if I can get fitted in to learn to swim better - eek.
Did last nights cycle, swim and weights. Managed to avoid the treadmills too. The cycle was hard I really pushed and felt good afterwards. I forgot my goggles for swimming and so I got a bit of a sore neck and went a bit slower.
Tonights run is still on as long as it doesn't chuck it down. I fit does I think I'll try and do 1hrs swim instead.
doc wasn't that helpful overall - I go to him because he's been good with other things but then again, he completely misdiagnosed my boyfriend's knee, saying 'ligaments' and wouldn't hear of anything to the contrary (he actually needed to have his anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed, which was what happened)
I've decided to pare back and start at the beginning of the training again after a week off. I don't know what else to do but I'm b*ggered if I'm going to sit about and get unhealthy (which is the only way that you get to see a specialist in Hackney)
Will work more on core strength which was one of the purposes of this 'Get to fitness year' as hopefully we will be thinking about having a family in the next few years and the way that my back is at the moment, I'd spend 6 months in bed!! :-)
Will keep you informed on the likelihood of me doing Abingdon - I'm still planning it but only if I'm really ready and able for it.
Did a fairly quick 10k with my group last night in preperation for the Aberdeen 10k on Sunday. Out again this morning and did 5 miles steady with a few faster bits.
Wishing Celtic victory tonight in Seville.
I did 30-40mins last night with some drills. My feet felt like lead and my lungs hurt but I made it out and quite enjoyed it.
Cycling tonight (assuming it doesn't rain) hoping for about 2 hours
SM - hope things get sorted out for you. I'm sure having a rest is a good start - frustrating though that may be.
Silly I know, but I'm starting to worry now about keeping healthy (let alone injury-free)for the next 5 months till Abingdon - just don't need a bad cold/flu to set the training back a few weeks. The kids easily pick up colds at school and then it just goes round and round the 4 of us. I've started popping multivitamins now, can't do much more really.
Did an easy slow 7/8km last night, and it'll be a fast 5km tonight.
Today completed a steady 5mile run.
The FLM marathon and rest and whatever else seems to have resulted in me running faster so I am well chuffed.
Watch this space.
Did 1 mile warmup followed by 7.5k fast. Just over a minute faster than a month ago, mainly in the first half. Pacing was a lot better, and overall less effort and less pain. (which makes me wonder if it could have been faster with a bit more effort
Rest day today for me.
I too was resting yesterday but tonight the gym awaits
Capricorn good luck with your 1/2 in Sheffield.
I did a hard 10k and a brilliant 5.5miler.
Rest tonight and then after riding tomorrow night I might either do a gym session or a run. Total rest for me this weekend as I'm away (might take my running gear in case I need to get away)
I'm off work next week so I'll be getting in a few longer runs I hope.
What races have you planned for the next couple of months?
Very fed up Slow Bird X
Be over in a week.
The Mr. and I are BOTH going to do Abingdon! And he says he's going to follow a training schedule this time. Yippee.
By all.
Thinking of starting my marathon program after my next 10k next weekend.
Then the Sheffield 1/2 yesterday ... not so well, was soooooooo hot. Managed 2:06, had thought I'd go under 2 hrs, but not to be. Not enough water stations and for the first time ever I got a huge blister under my big toe and chaffed from my shorts, no excuses though ! Still a good event, well supported and the start and finish in the really spectacular Don Valley Stadium was great.